Altorfer Technician Shawn Boswell Assists in Hurricane Relief
Posted on: May 14, 2019 12:31 pm
In October 2018, Hurricane Michael ripped through the Atlantic Ocean toward the United States. It was the third-most intense hurricane to make it to land, with the results devastating areas in parts of the Gulf of Mexico. The natural disaster caused nearly $15 billion in damages and affected areas are still rebuilding today. In light […]
Aerial Equipment Safety Tips
Posted on: September 13, 2018 8:38 am
10 Safety Tips for Operating Aerial Work Platforms on the Jobsite At Altorfer Cat, our number one priority is to provide safe, productive aerial work platforms for our customers. Once the equipment is in the field, operators must follow the prescribed operating practices outlined in our manufacturer’s recommended guidelines to keep the equipment working safely and […]
Altorfer Ag Products Announces Scott Tumey as Ag Equipment Sales Representative for Eastern Iowa Counties
Posted on: May 7, 2018 12:32 pm
West Branch, IA (April 24, 2018) – Altorfer Ag Products is pleased to announce Scott Tumey as the new ag equipment sales representative for the Iowa counties of: Black Hawk, Buchanan, Linn, Johnson, and Muscatine. Tumey earned a bachelor’s degree from University of Northern Iowa in real estate and finance. Prior to joining Altorfer Ag […]
Altorfer Inc. Names Cody McCabe as Illinois Regional Sales Manager
Posted on: February 20, 2018 12:45 pm
East Peoria, IL (February 17, 2018) – Altorfer Inc. is pleased to announce that Cody McCabe has accepted the position of the Illinois Regional Sales Manager for the Construction Division. McCabe joined Altorfer in 2010 as a sales representative for seven counties in eastern Illinois. Throughout his time, he has excelled throughout the different challenges […]
Altorfer Inc. Names Beth Heying as Product Support Marketing and Sales Manager
Posted on: January 8, 2018 9:26 am
Cedar Rapids, Iowa (November 17, 2017) – Altorfer Inc. is pleased to announce that Beth Heying has been promoted to Product Support Marketing and Sales Manager for the Construction Division. Her new position will be effective January 1, 2018. Beth joined Altorfer in 1999 and most recently gained experience as a sales administration manager. In […]
Altorfer Promotes Craig Robeen to Vice President Construction Sales
Posted on: December 12, 2017 12:40 pm
Cedar Rapids, IA (November 29, 2017) – Altorfer Inc. is proud to welcome Craig Robeen to the role of Vice President Construction Marketing and Sales. He will lead the division’s sales teams across the company’s Caterpillar service territory, which includes eastern Iowa, central Illinois and northeast Missouri. Robeen joined Altorfer as a construction sales representative […]
Altorfer Promotes Dave Hixson to Vice President Construction Product Support
Posted on: December 8, 2017 11:26 am
Altorfer Inc. is proud to welcome longtime employee, Dave Hixson, to the role of Vice President Construction Product Support. He will oversee construction equipment service and parts operations, marketing and sales across the company’s Caterpillar service territory, which includes eastern Iowa, central Illinois and northeast Missouri. Over the last 31 years, Dave has worked his […]
Altorfer Rents Names Joby Proesch as Sales Representative
Posted on: December 7, 2017 9:50 am
Cedar Rapids, IA (November 6, 2017) – Altorfer Rents is pleased to introduce Joby Proesch as the new sales representative for Poweshiek, Iowa, Johnson and Cedar counties in Iowa. Proesch will take over for Paul Schneider who recently became a key account manager. Proesch began working for Altorfer Rents in 2011 as a truck driver […]
Altorfer Rents Announces Paul Schneider as Key Accounts Representative
Posted on: December 7, 2017 9:49 am
Cedar Rapids, IA (November 13, 2017) – Altorfer Rents is proud to welcome Paul Schneider to his new role as key accounts representative. Joby Proesch is succeeding Schneider as the sales representative for Poweshiek, Iowa, Johnson and Cedar counties. These changes are effective immediately. Schneider joined Altorfer in 1992 as an assistant credit manager. Most […]
Altorfer Rents Announces Mitch Kinney as Product Support Sales Representative
Posted on: December 5, 2017 9:37 am
Territory covers 21 Iowa counties. Cedar Rapids, IA (November 13, 2017) – Altorfer Rents is excited to announce the promotion of Mitch Kinney to the position of product support sales representative. He will work to meet the parts and service needs for rental and lift truck customers throughout 21 counties in eastern Iowa. Kinney joined […]
Meet Dion Ferguson – New Altorfer Rents Store Coordinator
Posted on: November 15, 2017 10:00 pm
Altorfer Rents Welcomes Dion Ferguson as Store Manager for New Location in Champaign Altorfer Rents is excited to welcome Dion Ferguson as store manager for the brand new Champaign location. In his role, Ferguson will oversee operations at the Champaign store, as well as work directly with customers to help them find the right machine […]
Meet Heather McClung as the new Cedar Rapids Rental Location Office Manager
Posted on: November 1, 2017 8:00 am
Cedar Rapids, IA (October 20, 2017) – Altorfer Rents is proud to welcome Heather McClung as Office Manager at the Cedar Rapids store. Prior to joining Altorfer, she served in the United States Navy during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. McClung was honorably discharged in 2007. Most recently, she was a stay-at-home mom […]
Jake Tolander – Altorfer Rents Sales Rep (Benton and Linn Counties)
Posted on: October 12, 2017 9:21 am
Cedar Rapids, IA (October 12, 2017) -Altorfer Rents is excited to announce that Jake Tolander has succeeded Aaron Coleman as the sales representative for Benton and Linn counties effective immediately. Tolander joined Altorfer Rents in 2014 as an inside sales representative at their Cedar Rapids location. Most recently, he gained experience as the parts and […]
Altorfer Announces Thad King as new Ag Parts and Service Sales Representative
Posted on: June 20, 2017 7:00 am
Cedar Rapids, IA (June 8, 2017) – Altorfer Ag Products, a full-service farm equipment dealership, is proud to announce the addition of Thad King to their team as parts and service sales representative for southeastern Iowa. King started his career with Altorfer Inc. 23 years ago in the Cedar Rapids truck shop parts department. For […]
Altorfer Ag Products Hires Philip Uphoff as Sales Representative
Posted on: June 2, 2017 11:36 am
Altorfer Ag Products Hires Philip Uphoff as Sales Representative Territory covers 7 counties of Illinois and Indiana. Altorfer Ag Products, a full-service farm equipment dealership, is proud to announce the hiring of Philip Uphoff as a sales representative for portions of Illinois and Indiana. Uphoff represents the Challenger and LEXION product lines. He will work […]
Derek Altorfer Elected President of Altorfer Inc.
Posted on: April 11, 2017 3:37 pm
Altorfer Inc., founded by the late Edward Altorfer, is pleased to announce the Board of Directors has elected Derek R. Altorfer to the position of President, effective February 1, 2017. Derek succeeds his father Bruce Altorfer who had served as president since 1998. Caterpillar Inc. has endorsed the election by adding Derek to their Sales and […]
Altorfer Rents Announces Mike O’Neil as Product Support Sales Representative
Posted on: March 14, 2017 1:01 pm
Altorfer Rents Announces Mike O’Neil as Product Support Sales Representative Territory covers 14 counties of eastern Iowa and western Illinois. Altorfer Rents – The Cat Rental Store is proud to announce the promotion of Mike O’Neil to the role of product support sales representative. O’Neil will work to meet parts and service needs for rental […]
Altorfer Rents Announces Jake Tolander as Product Support Sales Representative
Posted on: March 14, 2017 12:44 pm
Altorfer Rents Announces Jake Tolander as Product Support Sales Representative Territory covers 21 Iowa counties. Altorfer Rents – The Cat Rental Store is excited to announce the promotion of Jake Tolander to the position of product support sales representative. He will work to meet the parts and service needs for rental and lift truck customers […]
Altorfer Ag Products Welcomes Brandon Booth as Sales Representative
Posted on: January 5, 2017 1:51 pm
Altorfer Ag Products Welcomes Brandon Booth as Sales Representative Territory covers 10 counties of northern Illinois. Altorfer Ag Products is proud to announce the hiring of Brandon Booth as a sales representative for northern Illinois. Booth represents the Challenger and LEXION product lines. He will work to meet the equipment needs of farmers throughout the counties […]
Altorfer Inc. Welcomes Derek Shireman as New Sales Representative in Eastern Iowa
Posted on: June 15, 2016 1:41 pm
Altorfer Inc. Welcomes Derek Shireman as New Sales Representative in Eastern Iowa Cedar Rapids, Iowa (June 8, 2016) – Altorfer Inc. is pleased to introduce Derek Shireman as a new Cat® Compact Equipment (CCE) Sales Representative in eastern Iowa. Shireman will represent the CCE product line to the agriculture community in Delaware, Dubuque, Jackson and Clinton […]
Altorfer Inc. Names Jon Hardy as Rental Sales Manager
Posted on: April 5, 2016 9:06 am
Cedar Rapids, Iowa (April 5, 2016) – Altorfer Inc. is pleased to introduce Jonathan (Jon) Hardy as sales manager for Altorfer Rents – The Cat Rental Store. In this role, Hardy will work directly with Altorfer’s rental sales team and managers to enhance the customer experience throughout their southeast Iowa, northeast Missouri, and central Illinois rental […]
